A lovely Dandelion Weed

Went for a walk today and I can’t help but notice this single weed. I always love seeing a full round one because usually some of the parts have already been blown away. Ah, what lovely simple pleasures of life. I am linking this to Cee’s FOTD Challenge.

Iris for Cee

Photos taken from two weekends ago during my walk at the Alowyn Gardens. Love these Irises with its vibrant and varied colours, showcasing a stunning spectrum that includes deep purple, lavender, peach and pure whites. I would like to share these photos to Cee and hope that it makes her smile and helps her feel…

Gratitude for the past seven years…

It’s been seven years filled with sunshine, laughter, long drives, cafe brunches, travels and cherished moments with family and friends. I’m deeply grateful to the Lord for each and every extra day I’ve been given. Here’s to seven years since my stroke—a celebration of resilience and gratitude. I am linking this to Debbie’s Six Word…

Springtime

Springtime brings me so much joy;With every bloom, I see God’s grace. But there’s a strong but…It ushers in hay fever season.Though my sniffles started weeks ago,I hope this year won’t be too tough. I am linking this to Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge and tho a bit late for John’s Cellpic Sunday.

It is nearly Spring…

Five more days and it’s officially Springtime. Here are 7 types of flowers that I saw in Wilson Botanic Gardens when I went for my morning walk this today. I am posting this for Becky’s Seven in September and for Cee’s FOTD Challenge

My home … my story…

I have here three parts of my sketch series entitled:MY HOME…MY STORY plus some flowers I took from my front garden just this morning. Part 1 MY HOME…MY STORY…MY SANCTUARY where every piece reflects a chapter of my life. In my sunroom, you’ll discover a collection of plants, a cozy chair, fragrant candles, and a…

A single white flower

“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly our whole life would change.” – Buddha I am linking this to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Single Flower, for Cee’s FOTD and my first time (I think) joining Floral Friday Challenge.

Camellia

Camellias are beautiful shrubs with full flowers. For Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge.

Monochromes in the Cloudehill Garden & Nursery

This week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge doesn’t have a specific theme, so I decided to follow Leanne’s lead and showcase some flowers in monochrome. I captured these photos at Cloudehill Nursery in Olinda, a charming town in the Dandenong Ranges. I am linking this to Leanne’s Monochrome Madness and for Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

Purple

Nature’s brushstroke of purple perfection. I don’t know what it is about purple flowers. FOTD

Garden Dahlia

I am glad to hear that Cee is slowly but surely coming back to blogging. For the time being, she is resuming just FOTD. Here are some white Dahlias to welcome you back.

Florals

“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank This week, Sofia hosts the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge with the topic of FLORAL. I am linking this also to Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge and to Cee’s FOTD challenge. Hope you get well soon Cee. Flowers,…

New Blooms, New Beginnings, a Renewal

In a garden, petals open up, embracing the morning sun. Each bloom whispers tales of renewal, reminding us that even in endings, there’s always the possibility of new beginnings. I am linking this to Becky’s SquareRenew Debbie’s 6WS and Cee’s Weekend FOTD

Warm colours of nature

This week, Egidio leads us for the Lens Artist Photo Challenge with the topic of Warm Colours. “Traveling is not just about reaching a destination; it’s about embracing the warmth of new experiences along the journey.” Autumn is my favorite time of the year, so twice already, I have opted to travel in the months…

Flowers for you…

“A flower is a smile from heaven.” Some flower that I took in a friend’s garden… Flowers for Bren FOTD

Closeups from my Iphone

“Outer beauty is inner beauty made visible, and it manifests itself in the light that flows from our eyes.” – Paulo Coelho Some closeup, unedited shots from my iphone. For Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – Closeups and FOTD

In the Garden

“Flowers grow back, even after they are stepped on. So will I.” – Unknown I choose the purple and pink flowers as my entry to Cee’s January Pick a Topic from my Photo. Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – CMMC and FOTD and for Whatever is so Lovely Challenge (initial entry)

Bloganuary: My “today”

“Today is a perfect day just to be happy.” – unknown My day isn’t over yet since it is only midday here in Melbourne. It was a wonderful sunny start of the day but slowly turning out to be a scorcher…. it may not be an ideal day or a perfect one but I am…

A garden of purple

”A garden of purple is always in bloom.” – unknown I don know why, but this first one is my favourite and as you can see I even made it my wallpaper. FOTD Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – CMMC

Hydrangea

“If you peek at Hydrangea petals through a kaleidoscope…Happiness dances round and round.” – unknown Hydrangeas are much loved for their colour-changing blooms which is an awesome addition to the garden. FOTD

Roses in Single Shades

“The Rose is without an explanation; She blooms, because She blooms.” – Angelus Silesius Here are some roses for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – CFFC and for FOTD.

Ruby Red bloom

“There is a shade of red for every woman.” – Audrey Hepburn This is for Terri’s Sunday Stills Monthly Colour challenge with the topic of Ruby Red. The colour is emotionally charged which represents strong feeling and passionate nature. It is the colour of the gemstone, blood and cherries and is said to be a…

Rain kissed the flower

“Rain kissed the flower,And the petals embraced the rain drops.” – Arvinth Manoharan For Floral Friday #40 and for FOTD

Soft shade of Pink

“ Don’t you know? What makes a rose beautiful is not just its petals but also its thorns.” – Simon B Thomas FOTD

Tomorrow

“To plant a flower is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn As the world changes so does the life of a flower. I started documenting this orchid’s daily development from a bud to full bloom. CFFC – Tomorrow FOTD – Orchids

Flowers in a Bucket

”Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank Entry for FOTD and CMMC

Whatever makes me smile is inspiration…

“If you’re reading this…Congratulations, you’re alive.If that’s not something to smile about,then I don’t know what is.” ― Chad Sugg Everything inspires me … not just a specific thing but that I am seeing this world through my very own eyes, I can dream, I can see my kids even in video messaging, I can hug my…

Spring Blossoms

“The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.” – S. Brown It is that time again… these pretty pink Cherry Blossoms are in bloom now. For Cee’s Flower of the Day – FOTD

Pink Daisies

“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.”– Frances Hodgson Burnett For Cee’s Flower of the Day – FOTD